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The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is a community driven fundraising organization, which supplements state funding for programs that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and promote innovation and academic excellence in the public schools of Manhattan Beach. Since MBEF was founded in 1983, it has provided a means for parents to invest in superior public education for their children in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.

Objective: Manage community relations and communications efforts to increase awareness and donor support. Establish and maintain partnerships with MBEF donors including parents, PTAs and local/regional businesses. Work collaboratively with design partner on overall image and promotion. Coordinate events to share MBEF mission, including donor appreciation events and the Manhattan Wine Auction. Develop and manage department budgets.

Reports to the Executive Director.

MBEF Annual Appeal

Establish goals, strategies and tactics of the campaign with MBEF Executive Director and President

Lead recruitment, engagement, training and management of 20 Site Reps across seven school campuses

Track and present outcomes on a regular basis to board and stakeholders

Maintain event and donor databases, run reports to identify and track

Establish the communication strategy for the Annual Appeal, including regular emails and messaging to the community

Partner with graphic design partner to create deliverables, including flyers and banners

Provide supplemental reporting/stats on fundraising to the Executive Director, Site Reps and Board of Directors, to keep stakeholders apprised of progress and performance

Coordinate 4000+ ASK letters and work with the Board of Directors to personalize each message